Acetyldigitoxin Explained

Acetyldigitoxin is a cardiac glycoside. It is an acetyl derivative of digitoxin, found in the leaves of Digitalis species.[1] It is used to treat cardiac failure, particularly that associated with tachycardia.[2]

References

  1. Kemertelidze ÉP, Gvazava LN . 1979-11-01. Odorobioside G from the leaves ofDigitalis ciliata. Chemistry of Natural Compounds. 15. 6. 779. 10.1007/BF00565608. free.
  2. Loffler W, Essellier AF, Forster G . Acetyl-digitoxin; clinical observations on the treatment of patients with advanced congestive heart failure . American Heart Journal . 47 . 5 . 898–911 . June 1954 . 13158272 . 10.1016/0002-8703(54)90160-X .

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